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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 359.03 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 359.03 and 143.74 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 359.03 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/359.03 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 359.03 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 51,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,606.97/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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