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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 363.65 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 363.65 and 151.48 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 363.65 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/363.65 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 363.65 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 55,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,084.04/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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