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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.12 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.12 and 205 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.12 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.12 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.12 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 74,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,439.60/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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