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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 394.70 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 394.70 and 147.59 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 394.70 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/394.70 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 394.70 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 58,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.06/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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