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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.43 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.43 and 143.30 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.43 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.43 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.43 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 51,364.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.27/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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