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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 395.53 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 395.53 and 148.10 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 395.53 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/395.53 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 395.53 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 58,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,577.99/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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