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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.08 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.08 and 143.04 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.08 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.08 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.08 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 51,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,219.76/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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