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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 363.81 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 363.81 and 153.16 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 363.81 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/363.81 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 363.81 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 55,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,721.14/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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