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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 361.24 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 361.24 and 145.34 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 361.24 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/361.24 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 361.24 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 52,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,500.45/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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