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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.90, 362.80 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.90, 362.80 and 146.46 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.90 : 362.80 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.90/362.80 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.90x = 362.80 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.90x = 53,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,135.69/262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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