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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 394.74 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 394.74 and 147.72 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 394.74 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/394.74 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 394.74 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 58,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,310.99/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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