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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 395.66 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 395.66 and 148.35 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 395.66 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/395.66 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 395.66 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 58,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,696.16/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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