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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.11 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.11 and 152.62 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.11 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.11 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.11 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 55,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416.18/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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