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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 358.76 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 358.76 and 143.53 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 358.76 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/358.76 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 358.76 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 51,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,492.82/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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