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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 393.80 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 393.80 and 147.22 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 393.80 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/393.80 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 393.80 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 57,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,973.52/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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