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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.40 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.40 and 204.40 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.40 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.40 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.40 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 74,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,278.96/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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