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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 358.96 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 358.96 and 142.09 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 358.96 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/358.96 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 358.96 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 51,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004.63/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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