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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 362.92 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 362.92 and 152.48 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 362.92 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/362.92 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 362.92 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 55,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.04/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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