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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 360.23 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 360.23 and 143.01 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 360.23 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/360.23 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 360.23 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 51,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516.49/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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