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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.47, 363.57 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.47, 363.57 and 151.45 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.47 : 363.57 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.47/363.57 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.47x = 363.57 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.47x = 55,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,061.20/263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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