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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 389.32 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 389.32 and 144.22 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 389.32 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/389.32 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 389.32 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 56,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,145.78/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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