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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 363.63 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 363.63 and 153.01 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 363.63 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/363.63 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 363.63 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 55,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,640.05/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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