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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.93, 394.14 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.93, 394.14 and 147.48 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 394.14 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/394.14 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 394.14 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 58,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127.77/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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