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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 364.16 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 364.16 and 145.87 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 364.16 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/364.16 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 364.16 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 53,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,119.29/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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