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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.77, 358.49 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.77, 358.49 and 143.33 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.77 : 358.49 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.77/358.49 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.77x = 358.49 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.77x = 51,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,382.37/259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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