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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 358.24 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 358.24 and 141.57 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 358.24 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/358.24 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 358.24 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 50,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,715.97/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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