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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 395 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 395 and 206 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 395 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/395 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 395 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 81,370
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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