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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.29, 361.97 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.29, 361.97 and 145.86 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.29 : 361.97 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.29/361.97 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.29x = 361.97 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.29x = 52,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.94/262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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