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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 363.11 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 363.11 and 200.57 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 363.11 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/363.11 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 363.11 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 72,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,826.15/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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