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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 360.77 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 360.77 and 145.01 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 360.77 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/360.77 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 360.77 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 52,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315.26/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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