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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 390.38 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 390.38 and 144.63 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 390.38 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/390.38 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 390.38 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 56,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460.66/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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