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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 391.18 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 391.18 and 145.20 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 391.18 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/391.18 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 391.18 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 56,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.34/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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