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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 362.07 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 362.07 and 204.39 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 362.07 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/362.07 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 362.07 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 74,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003.49/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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