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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 363.97 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 363.97 and 145.73 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 363.97 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/363.97 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 363.97 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 53,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040.49/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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