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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 358.70 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 358.70 and 143.49 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 358.70 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/358.70 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 358.70 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 51,469.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,469.86/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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