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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.80 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.80 and 143.57 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.80 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.80 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.80 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 51,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512.92/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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