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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.56 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.56 and 152.96 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.56 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.56 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.56 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 55,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,607.56/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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