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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 389.62 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 389.62 and 144.47 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 389.62 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/389.62 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 389.62 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 56,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288.40/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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