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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 363.79 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 363.79 and 145.62 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 363.79 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/363.79 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 363.79 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 52,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975.10/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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