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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 360.08 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 360.08 and 144.50 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 360.08 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/360.08 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 360.08 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 52,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,031.56/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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