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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 394.08 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 394.08 and 211.13 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 394.08 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/394.08 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 394.08 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 83,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200.14/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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