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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.20 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.20 and 151.18 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.20 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.20 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.20 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 54,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908.76/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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