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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 395.01 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 395.01 and 147.56 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 395.01 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/395.01 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 395.01 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 58,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285.70/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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