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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.84, 362.70 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.84, 362.70 and 144.80 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.84 : 362.70 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.84/362.70 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.84x = 362.70 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.84x = 52,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,518.96/262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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