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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 363.25 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 363.25 and 146.81 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 363.25 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/363.25 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 363.25 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 53,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,328.73/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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