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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 361.16 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 361.16 and 145.32 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 361.16 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/361.16 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 361.16 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 52,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,481.24/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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