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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 363.08 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 363.08 and 151.09 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 363.08 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/363.08 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 363.08 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 54,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857.76/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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