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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 362.31 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 362.31 and 203.94 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 362.31 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/362.31 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 362.31 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 73,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,889.50/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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