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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.81, 362.73 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.81, 362.73 and 210.70 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.81 : 362.73 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.81/362.73 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.81x = 362.73 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.81x = 76,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,424.34/262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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