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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.36 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.36 and 144.90 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.36 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.36 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.36 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 56,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563.16/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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