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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 359.04 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 359.04 and 143.72 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 359.04 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/359.04 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 359.04 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 51,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,601.23/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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