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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 364.11 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 364.11 and 153.31 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 364.11 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/364.11 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 364.11 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 55,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821.70/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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