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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 390.82 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 390.82 and 144.60 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 390.82 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/390.82 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 390.82 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 56,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512.57/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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