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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 360.28 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 360.28 and 144.66 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 360.28 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/360.28 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 360.28 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 52,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118.10/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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