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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 358.72 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 358.72 and 143.50 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 358.72 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/358.72 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 358.72 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 51,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,476.32/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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