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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 364.15 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 364.15 and 153.39 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 364.15 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/364.15 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 364.15 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 55,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856.59/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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