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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.23 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.23 and 145.18 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.23 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.23 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.23 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 52,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,734.28/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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