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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 363.08 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 363.08 and 151.10 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 363.08 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/363.08 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 363.08 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 54,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858.82/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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