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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 358.72 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 358.72 and 141.92 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 358.72 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/358.72 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 358.72 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 50,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,909.91/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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