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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363.30 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363.30 and 201.20 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363.30 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363.30 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363.30 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 73,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,095.96/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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