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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 361.19 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 361.19 and 145.31 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 361.19 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/361.19 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 361.19 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 52,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,481.99/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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