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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 388.76 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 388.76 and 143.84 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 388.76 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/388.76 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 388.76 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 55,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,919.60/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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