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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 363.61 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 363.61 and 145.46 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 363.61 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/363.61 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 363.61 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 52,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,890.71/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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