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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 395 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 395 and 147.76 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 395 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/395 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 395 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 58,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,365.20/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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