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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 363.44 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 363.44 and 152.89 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 363.44 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/363.44 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 363.44 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 55,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,565.82/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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