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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 359.99 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 359.99 and 144.43 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 359.99 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/359.99 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 359.99 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 51,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,992.28/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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