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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 361.81 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 361.81 and 145.75 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 361.81 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/361.81 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 361.81 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 52,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,733.81/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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