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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 363.57 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 363.57 and 145.44 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 363.57 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/363.57 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 363.57 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 52,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,877.62/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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