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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 363.02 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 363.02 and 152.56 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 363.02 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/363.02 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 363.02 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 55,381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381.64/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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