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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 394.90 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 394.90 and 147.43 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 394.90 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/394.90 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 394.90 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 58,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.23/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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