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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.58 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.58 and 152.88 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.58 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.58 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.58 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 55,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584.11/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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