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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.80 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.80 and 143.56 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.80 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.80 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.80 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 51,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509.33/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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