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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 362.91 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 362.91 and 152.47 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 362.91 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/362.91 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 362.91 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 55,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333.65/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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