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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 364.03 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 364.03 and 153.28 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 364.03 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/364.03 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 364.03 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 55,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,798.52/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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