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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 393.41 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 393.41 and 146.72 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 393.41 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/393.41 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 393.41 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 57,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718.41/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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