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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.25, 360.53 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.25, 360.53 and 144.82 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.25 : 360.53 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.25/360.53 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.25x = 360.53 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.25x = 52,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211.95/261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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