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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 364.14 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 364.14 and 153.32 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 364.14 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/364.14 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 364.14 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 55,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831.34/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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