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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 362.82 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 362.82 and 144.89 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 362.82 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/362.82 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 362.82 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 52,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,568.67/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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