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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 389.98 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 389.98 and 143.25 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 389.98 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/389.98 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 389.98 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 55,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,864.64/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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