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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 362.93 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 362.93 and 152.48 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 362.93 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/362.93 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 362.93 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 55,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,336.99/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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