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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 363.04 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 363.04 and 145.05 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 363.04 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/363.04 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 363.04 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 52,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.95/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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