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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 391.68 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 391.68 and 145.94 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 391.68 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/391.68 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 391.68 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 57,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161.78/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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