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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 395.58 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 395.58 and 148.08 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 395.58 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/395.58 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 395.58 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 58,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,577.49/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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