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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 395.87 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 395.87 and 148.43 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 395.87 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/395.87 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 395.87 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 58,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758.98/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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