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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 394.17 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 394.17 and 202.20 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 394.17 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/394.17 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 394.17 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 79,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,701.17/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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