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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 363.20 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 363.20 and 146.76 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 363.20 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/363.20 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 363.20 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 53,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303.23/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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