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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.30 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.30 and 152.72 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.30 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.30 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.30 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 55,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482.58/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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