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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 358.98 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 358.98 and 143.71 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 358.98 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/358.98 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 358.98 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 51,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,589.02/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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