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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 360.54 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 360.54 and 144.83 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 360.54 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/360.54 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 360.54 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 52,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217.01/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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