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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 364.26 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 364.26 and 147.51 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 364.26 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/364.26 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 364.26 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 53,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731.99/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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