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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 363.39 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 363.39 and 152.81 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 363.39 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/363.39 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 363.39 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 55,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,529.63/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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