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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 363.96 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 363.96 and 180.97 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 363.96 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/363.96 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 363.96 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 65,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.93/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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