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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 393.53 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 393.53 and 211.08 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 393.53 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/393.53 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 393.53 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 83,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,065.26/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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