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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 360 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 360 and 144.43 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 360 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/360 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 360 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 51,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,994.80/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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