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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 362.94 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 362.94 and 210.99 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 362.94 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/362.94 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 362.94 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 76,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,576.71/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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