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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 363.24 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 363.24 and 207.76 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 363.24 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/363.24 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 363.24 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 75,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,466.74/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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