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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 364.18 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 364.18 and 147.46 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 364.18 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/364.18 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 364.18 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 53,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701.98/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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