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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 364.17 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 364.17 and 147.47 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 364.17 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/364.17 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 364.17 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 53,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704.15/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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