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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.53 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.53 and 204.02 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.53 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.53 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.53 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 73,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,759.35/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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