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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 392.93 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 392.93 and 146.44 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 392.93 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/392.93 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 392.93 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 57,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537.97/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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