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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.78 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.78 and 145.74 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.78 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.78 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.78 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 52,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725.82/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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