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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 363.03 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 363.03 and 152.51 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 363.03 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/363.03 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 363.03 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 55,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,365.71/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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