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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 363.72 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 363.72 and 153.01 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 363.72 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/363.72 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 363.72 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 55,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652.80/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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