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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 364.05 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 364.05 and 153.30 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 364.05 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/364.05 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 364.05 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 55,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808.87/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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