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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.07, 361.64 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.07, 361.64 and 144.05 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.07 : 361.64 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.07/361.64 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.07x = 361.64 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.07x = 52,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,094.24/262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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