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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 391.88 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 391.88 and 145.99 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 391.88 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/391.88 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 391.88 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 57,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209.21/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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