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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 361.45 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 361.45 and 143.89 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 361.45 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/361.45 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 361.45 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 52,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,008.62/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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