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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 363.15 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 363.15 and 146.70 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 363.15 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/363.15 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 363.15 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 53,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274.11/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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