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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 363.12 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 363.12 and 151.13 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 363.12 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/363.12 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 363.12 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 54,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,878.67/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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