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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 363.82 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 363.82 and 147.22 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 363.82 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/363.82 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 363.82 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 53,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561.58/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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