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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 390.24 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 390.24 and 144.72 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 390.24 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/390.24 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 390.24 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 56,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.12/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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