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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 389.79 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 389.79 and 144.36 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 389.79 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/389.79 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 389.79 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 56,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270.08/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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