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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.02, 363.09 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.02, 363.09 and 203.87 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.02 : 363.09 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.02/363.09 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.02x = 363.09 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.02x = 74,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023.16/263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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