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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 362.91 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 362.91 and 205.02 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 362.91 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/362.91 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 362.91 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 74,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403.81/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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