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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 364.13 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 364.13 and 147.43 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 364.13 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/364.13 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 364.13 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 53,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682.04/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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