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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 363.48 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 363.48 and 146.96 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 363.48 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/363.48 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 363.48 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 53,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,417.02/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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