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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 389.54 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 389.54 and 144.03 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 389.54 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/389.54 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 389.54 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 56,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,104.73/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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