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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 363.13 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 363.13 and 145.11 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 363.13 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/363.13 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 363.13 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 52,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,693.79/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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