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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 358.51 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 358.51 and 141.77 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 358.51 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/358.51 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 358.51 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 50,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,824.52/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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