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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 363.24 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 363.24 and 146.76 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 363.24 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/363.24 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 363.24 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 53,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309.10/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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