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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 362.30 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 362.30 and 207.67 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 362.30 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/362.30 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 362.30 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 75,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,238.84/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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