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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 363.68 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 363.68 and 153.03 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 363.68 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/363.68 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 363.68 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 55,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,653.95/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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