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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 363.82 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 363.82 and 153.13 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 363.82 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/363.82 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 363.82 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 55,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710.49/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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