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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 363.88 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 363.88 and 147.23 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 363.88 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/363.88 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 363.88 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 53,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574.05/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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