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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 359.81 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 359.81 and 144.30 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 359.81 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/359.81 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 359.81 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 51,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.58/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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