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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 364.35 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 364.35 and 153.47 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 364.35 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/364.35 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 364.35 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 55,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,916.39/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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