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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.65, 363.83 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.65, 363.83 and 145.63 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.65 : 363.83 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.65/363.83 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.65x = 363.83 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.65x = 52,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,984.56/263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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