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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 363.99 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 363.99 and 147.33 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 363.99 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/363.99 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 363.99 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 53,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626.65/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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