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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 363.03 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 363.03 and 146.62 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 363.03 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/363.03 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 363.03 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 53,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227.46/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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