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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.36 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.36 and 145.42 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.36 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.36 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.36 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 52,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,548.97/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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