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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 363.50 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 363.50 and 145.38 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 363.50 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/363.50 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 363.50 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 52,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845.63/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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