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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 364.03 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 364.03 and 153.26 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 364.03 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/364.03 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 364.03 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 55,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791.24/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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