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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 364.04 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 364.04 and 153.29 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 364.04 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/364.04 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 364.04 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 55,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804.98/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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