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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 391.37 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 391.37 and 145.43 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 391.37 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/391.37 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 391.37 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 56,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,916.94/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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