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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 363.03 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 363.03 and 152.60 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 363.03 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/363.03 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 363.03 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 55,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,396.56/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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