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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 363.38 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 363.38 and 152.80 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 363.38 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/363.38 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 363.38 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 55,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522.79/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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