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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 394.48 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 394.48 and 146.25 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 394.48 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/394.48 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 394.48 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 57,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692.70/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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