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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.06 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.06 and 208.14 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.06 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.06 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.06 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 75,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,567.31/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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