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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 362.30 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 362.30 and 144.52 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 362.30 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/362.30 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 362.30 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 52,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359.60/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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