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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.48 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.48 and 145.37 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.48 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.48 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.48 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 52,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837.27/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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