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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 359.15 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 359.15 and 142.23 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 359.15 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/359.15 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 359.15 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 51,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081.90/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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