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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 359.28 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 359.28 and 143.92 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 359.28 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/359.28 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 359.28 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 51,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707.58/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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