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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 394.89 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 394.89 and 147.89 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 394.89 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/394.89 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 394.89 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 58,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400.28/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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