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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 363.53 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 363.53 and 145.40 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 363.53 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/363.53 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 363.53 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 52,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,857.26/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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