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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 363.46 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 363.46 and 208.04 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 363.46 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/363.46 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 363.46 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 75,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,614.22/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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