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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 391.30 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 391.30 and 145.35 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 391.30 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/391.30 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 391.30 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 56,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875.09/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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