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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.31, 362.02 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.31, 362.02 and 145.88 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.31 : 362.02 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.31/362.02 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.31x = 362.02 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.31x = 52,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,809.30/262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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