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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 362.38 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 362.38 and 146.18 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 362.38 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/362.38 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 362.38 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 52,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.44/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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