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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 358.26 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 358.26 and 143.18 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 358.26 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/358.26 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 358.26 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 51,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,295.67/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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