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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.50, 362.28 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.50, 362.28 and 146.04 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.50 : 362.28 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.50/362.28 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.50x = 362.28 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.50x = 52,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,907.37/262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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