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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 362.16 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 362.16 and 144.42 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 362.16 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/362.16 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 362.16 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 52,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303.15/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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