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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 390.18 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 390.18 and 144.72 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 390.18 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/390.18 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 390.18 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 56,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466.85/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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