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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 360.72 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 360.72 and 144.96 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 360.72 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/360.72 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 360.72 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 52,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,289.97/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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