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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 362.96 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 362.96 and 151.04 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 362.96 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/362.96 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 362.96 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 54,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,821.48/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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