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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 358.65 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 358.65 and 143.46 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 358.65 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/358.65 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 358.65 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 51,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,451.93/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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