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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 395.09 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 395.09 and 205.62 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 395.09 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/395.09 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 395.09 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 81,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,237.38/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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