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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 358.23 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 358.23 and 143.15 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 358.23 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/358.23 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 358.23 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 51,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,280.62/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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