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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 360.84 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 360.84 and 145.04 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 360.84 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/360.84 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 360.84 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 52,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.43/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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