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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 363.82 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 363.82 and 153.21 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 363.82 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/363.82 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 363.82 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 55,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,739.11/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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