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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 390.78 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 390.78 and 145.14 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 390.78 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/390.78 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 390.78 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 56,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717.81/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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