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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 363.13 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 363.13 and 152.63 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 363.13 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/363.13 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 363.13 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 55,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424.53/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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