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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 362.99 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 362.99 and 152.51 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 362.99 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/362.99 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 362.99 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 55,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.60/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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