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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 389.19 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 389.19 and 144.05 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 389.19 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/389.19 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 389.19 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 56,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,062.82/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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