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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 390.81 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 390.81 and 144.96 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 390.81 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/390.81 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 390.81 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 56,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651.82/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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