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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.01 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.01 and 145.37 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.01 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.01 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.01 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 56,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,839.53/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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