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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 359.10 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 359.10 and 143.78 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 359.10 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/359.10 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 359.10 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 51,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,629.60/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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