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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 362.95 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 362.95 and 204.09 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 362.95 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/362.95 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 362.95 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 74,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,072.59/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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