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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 361.06 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 361.06 and 145.22 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 361.06 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/361.06 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 361.06 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 52,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,433.13/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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