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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 364.15 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 364.15 and 153.34 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 364.15 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/364.15 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 364.15 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 55,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839.23/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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