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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 393.10 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 393.10 and 204.13 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 393.10 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/393.10 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 393.10 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 80,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,240.52/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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