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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.91, 362.82 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.91, 362.82 and 146.48 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.91 : 362.82 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.91/362.82 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.91x = 362.82 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.91x = 53,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145.87/262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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