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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 361.71 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 361.71 and 144.09 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 361.71 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/361.71 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 361.71 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 52,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118.79/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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