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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 359.52 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 359.52 and 144.09 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 359.52 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/359.52 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 359.52 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 51,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803.24/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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