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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 363.46 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 363.46 and 145.35 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 363.46 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/363.46 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 363.46 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 52,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,827.39/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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