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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 361.04 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 361.04 and 145.20 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 361.04 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/361.04 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 361.04 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 52,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423.01/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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