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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 363.09 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 363.09 and 152.57 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 363.09 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/363.09 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 363.09 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 55,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,396.64/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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