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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 359.01 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 359.01 and 142.13 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 359.01 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/359.01 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 359.01 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 51,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,026.18/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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