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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 362.78 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 362.78 and 146.43 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 362.78 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/362.78 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 362.78 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 53,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121.14/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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