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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 361.02 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 361.02 and 145.16 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 361.02 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/361.02 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 361.02 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 52,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405.66/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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