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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 362.92 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 362.92 and 152.45 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 362.92 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/362.92 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 362.92 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 55,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324.58/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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