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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 390.50 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 390.50 and 144.75 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 390.50 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/390.50 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 390.50 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 56,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,526.97/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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