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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.33 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.33 and 144.66 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.33 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.33 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.33 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 52,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123.44/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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