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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 358.84 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 358.84 and 142 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 358.84 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/358.84 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 358.84 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 50,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.28/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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