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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 364.21 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 364.21 and 153.38 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 364.21 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/364.21 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 364.21 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 55,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,863.06/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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