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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 361.37 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 361.37 and 145.43 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 361.37 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/361.37 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 361.37 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 52,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,554.04/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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