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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.78 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.78 and 148.41 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.78 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.78 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.78 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 58,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,736.97/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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