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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 363.20 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 363.20 and 146.79 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 363.20 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/363.20 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 363.20 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 53,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,314.13/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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