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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 360.13 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 360.13 and 144.53 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 360.13 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/360.13 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 360.13 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 52,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.43/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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