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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 393.18 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 393.18 and 146.71 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 393.18 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/393.18 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 393.18 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 57,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683.44/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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