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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 389.55 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 389.55 and 144.33 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 389.55 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/389.55 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 389.55 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 56,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223.75/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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