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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 358.62 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 358.62 and 141.86 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 358.62 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/358.62 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 358.62 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 50,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.04/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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