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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 358.72 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 358.72 and 143.53 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 358.72 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/358.72 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 358.72 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 51,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,487.08/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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