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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 361.30 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 361.30 and 145.38 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 361.30 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/361.30 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 361.30 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 52,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524.35/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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