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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 362.25 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 362.25 and 146.10 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 362.25 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/362.25 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 362.25 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 52,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,924.73/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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