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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 360.31 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 360.31 and 144.67 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 360.31 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/360.31 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 360.31 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 52,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126.05/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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