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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 393.35 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 393.35 and 146.52 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 393.35 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/393.35 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 393.35 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 57,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632.91/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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