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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 389.59 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 389.59 and 144.47 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 389.59 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/389.59 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 389.59 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 56,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,284.07/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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