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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 363.90 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 363.90 and 153.15 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 363.90 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/363.90 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 363.90 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 55,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733.07/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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