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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 360.97 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 360.97 and 145.14 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 360.97 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/360.97 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 360.97 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 52,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.19/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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