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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 358.20 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 358.20 and 143.12 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 358.20 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/358.20 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 358.20 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 51,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,265.58/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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