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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.68 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.68 and 144.91 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.68 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.68 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.68 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 52,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,266.14/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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