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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 362.61 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 362.61 and 207.68 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 362.61 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/362.61 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 362.61 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 75,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,305.03/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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