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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 390.41 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 390.41 and 144.65 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 390.41 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/390.41 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 390.41 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 56,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,470.13/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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