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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 363.85 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 363.85 and 153.20 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 363.85 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/363.85 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 363.85 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 55,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741.82/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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