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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.63, 389.67 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.63, 389.67 and 144.19 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.63 : 389.67 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.63/389.67 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.63x = 389.67 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.63x = 56,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186.52/259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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