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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.79, 361.23 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.79, 361.23 and 145.33 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.79 : 361.23 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.79/361.23 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.79x = 361.23 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.79x = 52,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497.56/261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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