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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.67, 394.11 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.67, 394.11 and 147.08 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.67 : 394.11 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.67/394.11 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.67x = 394.11 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.67x = 57,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,966.68/262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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