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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 358.66 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 358.66 and 143.45 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 358.66 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/358.66 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 358.66 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 51,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,449.78/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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