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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 360.26 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 360.26 and 144.63 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 360.26 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/360.26 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 360.26 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 52,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104.40/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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