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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.13 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.13 and 145.83 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.13 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.13 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.13 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 57,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.32/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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