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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 363.98 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 363.98 and 147.32 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 363.98 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/363.98 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 363.98 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 53,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621.53/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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