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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 363.86 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 363.86 and 145.64 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 363.86 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/363.86 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 363.86 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 52,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993.69/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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