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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.32 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.32 and 146.22 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.32 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.32 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.32 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 57,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,365.03/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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