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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 362.08 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 362.08 and 145.95 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 362.08 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/362.08 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 362.08 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 52,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845.58/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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