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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 392.52 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 392.52 and 203.93 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 392.52 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/392.52 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 392.52 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 80,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046.60/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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