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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 363.96 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 363.96 and 153.33 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 363.96 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/363.96 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 363.96 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 55,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804.62/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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