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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 360.88 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 360.88 and 145.06 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 360.88 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/360.88 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 360.88 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 52,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,349.25/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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