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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 394.17 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 394.17 and 147.16 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 394.17 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/394.17 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 394.17 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 58,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006.06/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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