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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 363.42 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 363.42 and 152.85 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 363.42 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/363.42 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 363.42 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 55,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,548.75/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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