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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.65 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.65 and 145.08 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.65 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.65 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.65 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 56,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675.50/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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