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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.46 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.46 and 144.04 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.46 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.46 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.46 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 51,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,776.62/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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