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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 393.33 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 393.33 and 146.81 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 393.33 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/393.33 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 393.33 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 57,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,745.90/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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