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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 362.21 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 362.21 and 144.45 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 362.21 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/362.21 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 362.21 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 52,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321.23/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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