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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 359.32 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 359.32 and 142.35 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 359.32 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/359.32 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 359.32 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 51,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,148.78/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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