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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363.36 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363.36 and 146.88 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363.36 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363.36 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363.36 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 53,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,370.32/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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