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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.95, 362.87 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.95, 362.87 and 146.51 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.95 : 362.87 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.95/362.87 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.95x = 362.87 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.95x = 53,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164.26/262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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