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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 363.15 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 363.15 and 152.62 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 363.15 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/363.15 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 363.15 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 55,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.05/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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