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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.67 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.67 and 145.65 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.67 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.67 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.67 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 52,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676.51/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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