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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 360.50 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 360.50 and 144.79 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 360.50 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/360.50 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 360.50 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 52,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194.27/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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