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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 364.25 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 364.25 and 145.92 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 364.25 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/364.25 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 364.25 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 53,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,148.81/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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