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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 364.16 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 364.16 and 147.44 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 364.16 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/364.16 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 364.16 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 53,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,691.75/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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