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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 393.86 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 393.86 and 147.06 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 393.86 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/393.86 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 393.86 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 57,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,921.42/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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