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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 359.18 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 359.18 and 143.82 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 359.18 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/359.18 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 359.18 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 51,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657.27/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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