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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 358.35 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 358.35 and 141.65 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 358.35 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/358.35 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 358.35 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 50,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760.37/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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