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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 391.24 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 391.24 and 145.32 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 391.24 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/391.24 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 391.24 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 56,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855.00/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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