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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 390 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 390 and 144.41 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 390 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/390 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 390 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 56,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319.90/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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