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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.91, 361.46 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.91, 361.46 and 145.50 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.91 : 361.46 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.91/361.46 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.91x = 361.46 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.91x = 52,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,592.43/261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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