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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 363.33 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 363.33 and 204.36 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 363.33 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/363.33 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 363.33 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 74,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250.12/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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