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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 358.12 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 358.12 and 143.08 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 358.12 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/358.12 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 358.12 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 51,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,239.81/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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