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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.69 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.69 and 144.27 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.69 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.69 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.69 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 56,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220.94/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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