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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.33 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.33 and 143.95 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.33 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.33 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.33 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 51,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,724.30/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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