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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 364.23 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 364.23 and 153.43 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 364.23 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/364.23 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 364.23 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 55,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,883.81/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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