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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 392.13 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 392.13 and 145.77 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 392.13 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/392.13 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 392.13 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 57,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,159.45/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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