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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 363.33 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 363.33 and 152.86 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 363.33 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/363.33 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 363.33 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 55,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536.81/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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