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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.22 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.22 and 144.77 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.22 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.22 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.22 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 56,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,489.84/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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