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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 360.78 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 360.78 and 145 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 360.78 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/360.78 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 360.78 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 52,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313.10/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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