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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 363.91 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 363.91 and 145.68 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 363.91 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/363.91 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 363.91 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 53,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,012.95/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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