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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.75 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.75 and 144.11 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.75 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.75 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.75 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 52,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131.79/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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