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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 389.01 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 389.01 and 144.03 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 389.01 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/389.01 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 389.01 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 56,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,029.11/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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