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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 361.53 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 361.53 and 145.55 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 361.53 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/361.53 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 361.53 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 52,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,620.69/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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