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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.99 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.99 and 203.79 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.99 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.99 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.99 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 73,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,769.94/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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