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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 358.71 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 358.71 and 143.50 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 358.71 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/358.71 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 358.71 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 51,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,474.89/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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