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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.91, 393.82 and 211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.91, 393.82 and 211.27 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.91 : 393.82 = 211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.91/393.82 = 211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.91x = 393.82 × 211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.91x = 83,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200.84/262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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