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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 363.21 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 363.21 and 152.70 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 363.21 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/363.21 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 363.21 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 55,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,462.17/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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