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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 360.37 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 360.37 and 144.71 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 360.37 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/360.37 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 360.37 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 52,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148.42/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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