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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.60, 363.76 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.60, 363.76 and 147.16 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.60 : 363.76 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.60/363.76 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.60x = 363.76 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.60x = 53,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.92/263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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