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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 362.96 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 362.96 and 152.58 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 362.96 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/362.96 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 362.96 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 55,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380.44/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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