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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.59, 359.63 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.59, 359.63 and 144.16 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.59 : 359.63 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.59/359.63 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.59x = 359.63 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.59x = 51,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,844.26/260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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