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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 363.09 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 363.09 and 146.71 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 363.09 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/363.09 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 363.09 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 53,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268.93/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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