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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 392.51 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 392.51 and 146.37 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 392.51 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/392.51 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 392.51 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 57,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451.69/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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