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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 361.87 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 361.87 and 145.81 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 361.87 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/361.87 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 361.87 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 52,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764.26/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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