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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 363.83 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 363.83 and 147.21 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 363.83 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/363.83 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 363.83 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 53,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558.68/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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