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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394 and 211.39 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 83,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,287.66/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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