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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 362.38 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 362.38 and 146.17 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 362.38 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/362.38 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 362.38 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 52,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,969.08/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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