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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 363.15 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 363.15 and 201.11 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 363.15 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/363.15 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 363.15 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 73,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,031.28/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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