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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 359.70 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 359.70 and 144.23 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 359.70 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/359.70 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 359.70 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 51,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,879.53/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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