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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 363.54 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 363.54 and 208.31 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 363.54 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/363.54 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 363.54 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 75,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,726.16/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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