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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 359 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 359 and 143.68 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 359 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/359 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 359 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 51,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581.12/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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