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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 363.46 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 363.46 and 151.37 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 363.46 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/363.46 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 363.46 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 55,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,015.12/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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