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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 361.48 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 361.48 and 145.53 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 361.48 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/361.48 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 361.48 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 52,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606.18/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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