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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 361.49 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 361.49 and 145.50 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 361.49 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/361.49 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 361.49 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 52,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596.80/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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