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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 363.24 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 363.24 and 152.70 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 363.24 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/363.24 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 363.24 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 55,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466.75/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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