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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 394.70 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 394.70 and 147.77 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 394.70 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/394.70 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 394.70 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 58,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,325.07/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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