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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 395.24 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 395.24 and 147.99 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 395.24 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/395.24 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 395.24 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 58,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,490.83/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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