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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.89 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.89 and 148.23 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.89 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.89 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.89 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 58,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.40/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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