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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 392.14 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 392.14 and 145.98 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 392.14 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/392.14 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 392.14 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 57,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244.60/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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