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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.37, 361.73 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.37, 361.73 and 203.44 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.37 : 361.73 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.37/361.73 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.37x = 361.73 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.37x = 73,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589.33/262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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