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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 390.58 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 390.58 and 145.06 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 390.58 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/390.58 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 390.58 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 56,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656.60/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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