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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 362.95 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 362.95 and 200.95 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 362.95 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/362.95 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 362.95 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 72,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,934.80/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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