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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 362.54 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 362.54 and 146.29 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 362.54 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/362.54 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 362.54 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 53,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,033.43/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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