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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 360.68 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 360.68 and 144.93 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 360.68 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/360.68 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 360.68 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 52,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,273.35/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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