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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 362.94 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 362.94 and 146.59 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 362.94 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/362.94 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 362.94 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 53,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203.37/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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