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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 394.86 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 394.86 and 147.94 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 394.86 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/394.86 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 394.86 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 58,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.59/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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