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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 359.12 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 359.12 and 143.81 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 359.12 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/359.12 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 359.12 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 51,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642.53/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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