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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 362.99 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 362.99 and 152.53 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 362.99 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/362.99 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 362.99 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 55,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,364.29/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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