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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.40 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.40 and 146.16 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.40 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.40 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.40 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 57,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353.18/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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