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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.81, 364.07 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.81, 364.07 and 145.80 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 364.07 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/364.07 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 364.07 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 53,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079.86/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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