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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 358.08 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 358.08 and 143.06 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 358.08 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/358.08 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 358.08 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 51,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225.13/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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