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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 362.99 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 362.99 and 145.02 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 362.99 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/362.99 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 362.99 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 52,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640.81/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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