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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.56 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.56 and 203.76 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.56 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.56 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.56 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 73,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.47/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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