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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 394.28 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 394.28 and 205.14 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 394.28 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/394.28 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 394.28 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 80,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881.57/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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