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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 362.96 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 362.96 and 152.49 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 362.96 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/362.96 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 362.96 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 55,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.77/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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