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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.09 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.09 and 143.98 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.09 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.09 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.09 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 56,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,020.57/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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