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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.85, 392.87 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.85, 392.87 and 146.43 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.85 : 392.87 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.85/392.87 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.85x = 392.87 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.85x = 57,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,527.95/261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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