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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 360.83 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 360.83 and 145.01 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 360.83 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/360.83 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 360.83 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 52,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323.23/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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