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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 363.08 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 363.08 and 146.66 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 363.08 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/363.08 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 363.08 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 53,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,249.31/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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