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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 360.93 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 360.93 and 145.12 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 360.93 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/360.93 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 360.93 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 52,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378.16/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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