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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 393.74 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 393.74 and 147.16 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 393.74 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/393.74 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 393.74 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 57,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942.78/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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