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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 358.50 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 358.50 and 143.34 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 358.50 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/358.50 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 358.50 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 51,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387.39/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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