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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 363.95 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 363.95 and 153.23 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 363.95 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/363.95 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 363.95 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 55,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,765.47/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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