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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.37, 393.68 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.37, 393.68 and 146.90 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.37 : 393.68 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.37/393.68 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.37x = 393.68 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.37x = 57,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,831.59/262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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