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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 389.48 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 389.48 and 144.20 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 389.48 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/389.48 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 389.48 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 56,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160.35/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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