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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.62 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.62 and 147.05 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.62 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.62 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.62 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 53,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467.77/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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