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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 364.19 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 364.19 and 153.39 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 364.19 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/364.19 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 364.19 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 55,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862.34/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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