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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 363.38 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 363.38 and 152.76 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 363.38 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/363.38 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 363.38 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 55,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,509.17/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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