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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 360.45 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 360.45 and 144.75 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 360.45 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/360.45 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 360.45 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 52,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175.14/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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