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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 392.70 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 392.70 and 146.49 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 392.70 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/392.70 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 392.70 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 57,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526.62/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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