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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 392.12 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 392.12 and 145.84 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 392.12 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/392.12 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 392.12 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 57,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.09/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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