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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 394.48 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 394.48 and 147.49 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 394.48 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/394.48 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 394.48 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 58,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,181.86/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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