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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 363.20 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 363.20 and 201.06 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 363.20 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/363.20 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 363.20 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 73,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,024.99/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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