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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 359.66 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 359.66 and 144.19 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 359.66 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/359.66 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 359.66 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 51,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,859.38/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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