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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 362.77 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 362.77 and 144.86 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 362.77 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/362.77 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 362.77 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 52,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551.10/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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