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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.29 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.29 and 147.53 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.29 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.29 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.29 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 58,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,169.60/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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