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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.61, 361.01 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.61, 361.01 and 145.18 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.61 : 361.01 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.61/361.01 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.61x = 361.01 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.61x = 52,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.90/261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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