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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 363.48 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 363.48 and 211.28 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 363.48 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/363.48 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 363.48 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 76,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,796.05/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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