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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 363.47 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 363.47 and 152.83 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 363.47 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/363.47 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 363.47 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 55,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549.12/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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