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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 361.22 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 361.22 and 145.32 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 361.22 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/361.22 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 361.22 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 52,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,492.85/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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