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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.40, 362.10 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.40, 362.10 and 145.96 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.40 : 362.10 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.40/362.10 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.40x = 362.10 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.40x = 52,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852.12/262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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