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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 363.70 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 363.70 and 145.54 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 363.70 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/363.70 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 363.70 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 52,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932.90/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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