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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 363.90 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 363.90 and 147.25 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 363.90 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/363.90 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 363.90 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 53,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584.28/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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