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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 392.58 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 392.58 and 146.48 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 392.58 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/392.58 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 392.58 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 57,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505.12/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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