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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 362.64 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 362.64 and 214.08 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 362.64 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/362.64 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 362.64 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 77,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,633.97/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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