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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.59 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.59 and 145.45 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.59 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.59 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.59 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 52,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,884.17/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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