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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 358.83 and 142.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 358.83 and 142.00 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 358.83 = 142.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/358.83 = 142.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 358.83 × 142.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 50,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,953.32/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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