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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 359.87 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 359.87 and 144.33 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 359.87 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/359.87 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 359.87 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 51,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940.04/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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