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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 362.91 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 362.91 and 207.18 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 362.91 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/362.91 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 362.91 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 75,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,187.69/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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