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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 361.24 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 361.24 and 145.35 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 361.24 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/361.24 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 361.24 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 52,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504.06/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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