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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 358.23 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 358.23 and 141.56 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 358.23 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/358.23 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 358.23 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 50,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709.12/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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