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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 363.46 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 363.46 and 208.20 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 363.46 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/363.46 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 363.46 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 75,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672.37/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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