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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.31 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.31 and 145.41 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.31 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.31 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.31 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 52,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537.36/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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