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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.41 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.41 and 143.29 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.41 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.41 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.41 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 51,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356.93/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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