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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.63 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.63 and 152.97 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.63 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.63 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.63 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 55,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621.90/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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