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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 358.29 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 358.29 and 141.61 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 358.29 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/358.29 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 358.29 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 50,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738.43/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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