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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 393.36 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 393.36 and 146.91 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 393.36 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/393.36 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 393.36 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 57,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,789.44/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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