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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.16 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.16 and 147.93 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.16 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.16 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.16 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 58,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.02/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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