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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.56 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.56 and 144.96 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.56 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.56 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.56 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 56,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615.58/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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