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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 395.16 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 395.16 and 202.39 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 395.16 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/395.16 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 395.16 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 79,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,974.46/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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