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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 363.91 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 363.91 and 147.32 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 363.91 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/363.91 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 363.91 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 53,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,611.22/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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