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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 363.84 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 363.84 and 153.11 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 363.84 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/363.84 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 363.84 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 55,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707.54/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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