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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 359.84 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 359.84 and 144.32 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 359.84 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/359.84 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 359.84 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 51,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932.11/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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