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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 394.20 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 394.20 and 147.47 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 394.20 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/394.20 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 394.20 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 58,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,130.70/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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