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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 359.70 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 359.70 and 144.21 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 359.70 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/359.70 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 359.70 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 51,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,872.34/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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