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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 362.92 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 362.92 and 144.97 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 362.92 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/362.92 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 362.92 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 52,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,612.51/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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