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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 364.28 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 364.28 and 147.51 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 364.28 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/364.28 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 364.28 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 53,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734.21/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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