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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 389.87 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 389.87 and 144.43 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 389.87 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/389.87 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 389.87 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 56,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,308.92/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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