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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 390.68 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 390.68 and 144.90 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 390.68 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/390.68 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 390.68 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 56,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,609.53/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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