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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 363.92 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 363.92 and 151.71 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 363.92 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/363.92 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 363.92 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 55,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209.54/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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