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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 363.23 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 363.23 and 151.21 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 363.23 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/363.23 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 363.23 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 54,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,922.34/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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