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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 358.95 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 358.95 and 143.65 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 358.95 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/358.95 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 358.95 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 51,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563.17/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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