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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 359.03 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 359.03 and 143.73 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 359.03 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/359.03 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 359.03 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 51,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,603.74/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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