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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 389.86 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 389.86 and 144.64 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 389.86 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/389.86 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 389.86 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 56,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389.35/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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