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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.47, 362.19 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.47, 362.19 and 146.03 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.47 : 362.19 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.47/362.19 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.47x = 362.19 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.47x = 52,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,888.79/262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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