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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 358.26 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 358.26 and 141.60 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 358.26 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/358.26 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 358.26 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 50,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,729.62/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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