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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 395.12 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 395.12 and 242.51 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 395.12 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/395.12 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 395.12 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 95,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,818.58/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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