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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 364.12 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 364.12 and 153.34 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 364.12 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/364.12 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 364.12 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 55,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,834.16/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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