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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.25, 361.89 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.25, 361.89 and 144.23 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.25 : 361.89 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.25/361.89 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.25x = 361.89 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.25x = 52,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193.14/262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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