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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 358.31 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 358.31 and 143.20 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 358.31 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/358.31 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 358.31 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 51,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,309.99/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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