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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 359.75 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 359.75 and 144.25 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 359.75 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/359.75 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 359.75 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 51,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.42/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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