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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.49 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.49 and 144.66 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.49 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.49 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.49 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 52,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437.80/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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