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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.15 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.15 and 210.60 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.15 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.15 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.15 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 76,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,479.39/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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