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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 359.99 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 359.99 and 144.44 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 359.99 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/359.99 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 359.99 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 51,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,996.96/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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