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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 389.02 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 389.02 and 144.05 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 389.02 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/389.02 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 389.02 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 56,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038.33/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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