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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 361.56 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 361.56 and 145.56 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 361.56 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/361.56 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 361.56 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 52,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,628.67/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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