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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 395.61 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 395.61 and 148.08 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 395.61 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/395.61 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 395.61 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 58,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,581.93/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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