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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 364.24 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 364.24 and 153.39 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 364.24 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/364.24 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 364.24 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 55,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,870.39/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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