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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 360.98 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 360.98 and 143.56 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 360.98 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/360.98 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 360.98 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 51,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822.56/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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