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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 363.53 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 363.53 and 152.91 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 363.53 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/363.53 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 363.53 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 55,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586.61/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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