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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.00, 362.79 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.00, 362.79 and 152.43 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.00 : 362.79 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.00/362.79 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.00x = 362.79 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.00x = 55,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300.08/263.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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