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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 360.03 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 360.03 and 144.46 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 360.03 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/360.03 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 360.03 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 52,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009.93/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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