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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.55, 362.31 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.55, 362.31 and 146.11 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.55 : 362.31 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.55/362.31 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.55x = 362.31 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.55x = 52,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,935.30/262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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