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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.53, 363.69 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.53, 363.69 and 147.09 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.53 : 363.69 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.53/363.69 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.53x = 363.69 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.53x = 53,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,496.53/263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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