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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 363.35 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 363.35 and 152.75 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 363.35 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/363.35 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 363.35 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 55,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,501.71/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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