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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 362.94 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 362.94 and 152.46 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 362.94 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/362.94 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 362.94 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 55,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333.83/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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