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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 394.03 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 394.03 and 147.10 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 394.03 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/394.03 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 394.03 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 57,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,961.81/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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