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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.18 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.18 and 152.58 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.18 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.18 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.18 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 55,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415.94/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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