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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 358.50 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 358.50 and 141.76 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 358.50 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/358.50 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 358.50 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 50,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820.96/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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