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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 362.57 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 362.57 and 144.71 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 362.57 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/362.57 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 362.57 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 52,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466.34/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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