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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.69 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.69 and 148.16 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.69 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.69 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.69 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 58,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625.68/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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