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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 363.78 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 363.78 and 147.20 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 363.78 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/363.78 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 363.78 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 53,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548.42/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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