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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 362.97 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 362.97 and 207.90 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 362.97 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/362.97 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 362.97 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 75,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,461.46/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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