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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.83, 362.28 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.83, 362.28 and 207.48 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.83 : 362.28 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.83/362.28 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.83x = 362.28 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.83x = 75,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,164.04/262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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