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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.91, 389.66 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.91, 389.66 and 144.26 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.91 : 389.66 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.91/389.66 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.91x = 389.66 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.91x = 56,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210.86/259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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