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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.52, 362.14 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.52, 362.14 and 203.89 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.52 : 362.14 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.52/362.14 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.52x = 362.14 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.52x = 73,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,837.81/262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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