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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 364.31 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 364.31 and 145.97 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 364.31 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/364.31 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 364.31 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 53,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177.69/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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