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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.95, 362.87 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.95, 362.87 and 144.92 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.95 : 362.87 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.95/362.87 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.95x = 362.87 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.95x = 52,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,584.58/262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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