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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 363.31 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 363.31 and 146.83 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 363.31 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/363.31 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 363.31 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 53,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,344.81/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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