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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 361.18 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 361.18 and 145.30 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 361.18 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/361.18 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 361.18 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 52,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479.45/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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