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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 393.57 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 393.57 and 208.45 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 393.57 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/393.57 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 393.57 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 82,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,039.67/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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