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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 359.24 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 359.24 and 143.90 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 359.24 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/359.24 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 359.24 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 51,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694.81/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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