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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.23, 362.95 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.23, 362.95 and 213.96 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.23 : 362.95 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.23/362.95 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.23x = 362.95 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.23x = 77,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,656.78/263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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