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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 363.26 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 363.26 and 200.93 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 363.26 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/363.26 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 363.26 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 72,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,989.83/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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