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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.87, 362.77 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.87, 362.77 and 144.85 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.87 : 362.77 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.87/362.77 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.87x = 362.77 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.87x = 52,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,547.42/262.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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