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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.88 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.88 and 202.35 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.88 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.88 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.88 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 79,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,902.22/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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