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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.31 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.31 and 152.82 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.31 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.31 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.31 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 55,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,520.65/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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