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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 389.64 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 389.64 and 144.21 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 389.64 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/389.64 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 389.64 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 56,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189.98/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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