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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 392.87 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 392.87 and 146.53 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 392.87 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/392.87 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 392.87 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 57,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565.28/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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