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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 360.49 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 360.49 and 143.19 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 360.49 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/360.49 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 360.49 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 51,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,618.48/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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