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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 359.17 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 359.17 and 143.84 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 359.17 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/359.17 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 359.17 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 51,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663.01/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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