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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 360.38 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 360.38 and 144.70 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 360.38 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/360.38 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 360.38 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 52,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148.47/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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