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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 363.36 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 363.36 and 151.33 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 363.36 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/363.36 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 363.36 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 54,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.27/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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