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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 390.69 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 390.69 and 145.13 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 390.69 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/390.69 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 390.69 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 56,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698.89/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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