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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 363.44 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 363.44 and 146.93 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 363.44 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/363.44 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 363.44 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 53,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399.87/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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