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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.31 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.31 and 201.24 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.31 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.31 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.31 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 73,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,112.00/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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