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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 395.24 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 395.24 and 146.27 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 395.24 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/395.24 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 395.24 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 57,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810.53/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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