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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.55, 360.96 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.55, 360.96 and 145.12 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.55 : 360.96 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.55/360.96 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.55x = 360.96 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.55x = 52,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,382.52/261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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