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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 391.03 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 391.03 and 145.40 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 391.03 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/391.03 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 391.03 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 56,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853.44/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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