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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 392.13 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 392.13 and 145.68 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 392.13 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/392.13 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 392.13 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 57,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,125.50/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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