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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 358.18 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 358.18 and 143.11 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 358.18 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/358.18 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 358.18 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 51,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259.23/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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