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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 363.89 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 363.89 and 153.19 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 363.89 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/363.89 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 363.89 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 55,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,745.15/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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