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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.47 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.47 and 142.44 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.47 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.47 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.47 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 51,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,203.19/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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