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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.20 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.20 and 152.64 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.20 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.20 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.20 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 55,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438.08/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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