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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.17 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.17 and 151.15 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.17 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.17 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.17 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 54,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,893.15/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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