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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.50 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.50 and 152.94 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.50 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.50 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.50 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 55,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593.69/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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