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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 359.42 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 359.42 and 144.02 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 359.42 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/359.42 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 359.42 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 51,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,761.15/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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