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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 363.48 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 363.48 and 146.95 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 363.48 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/363.48 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 363.48 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 53,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,414.38/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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