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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.11, 361.69 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.11, 361.69 and 144.08 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.11 : 361.69 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.11/361.69 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.11x = 361.69 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.11x = 52,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112.30/262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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