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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 363.64 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 363.64 and 152.99 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 363.64 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/363.64 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 363.64 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 55,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633.28/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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