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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 361.76 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 361.76 and 145.71 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 361.76 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/361.76 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 361.76 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 52,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711.32/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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