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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.81, 395.14 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.81, 395.14 and 148.19 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 395.14 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/395.14 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 395.14 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 58,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,557.06/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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