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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 364.09 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 364.09 and 145.79 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 364.09 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/364.09 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 364.09 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 53,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.18/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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