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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 388.49 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 388.49 and 142.25 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 388.49 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/388.49 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 388.49 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 55,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,260.05/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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