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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 362.68 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 362.68 and 214.45 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 362.68 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/362.68 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 362.68 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 77,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,776.73/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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