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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 361.54 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 361.54 and 143.96 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 361.54 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/361.54 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 361.54 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 52,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.30/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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