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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 389.93 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 389.93 and 144.56 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 389.93 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/389.93 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 389.93 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 56,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368.28/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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