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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 364.12 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 364.12 and 144.23 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 364.12 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/364.12 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 364.12 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 52,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.39/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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