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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 361.46 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 361.46 and 143.91 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 361.46 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/361.46 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 361.46 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 52,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018.07/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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