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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 394.56 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 394.56 and 147.52 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 394.56 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/394.56 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 394.56 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 58,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,205.49/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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