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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.47, 362.21 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.47, 362.21 and 146.05 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.47 : 362.21 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.47/362.21 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.47x = 362.21 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.47x = 52,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900.77/262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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