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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 359.45 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 359.45 and 144.03 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 359.45 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/359.45 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 359.45 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 51,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,771.58/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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