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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.83 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.83 and 143.46 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.83 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.83 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.83 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 51,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765.03/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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