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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 363.96 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 363.96 and 147.29 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 363.96 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/363.96 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 363.96 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 53,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605.85/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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