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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 363.62 and 201.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 363.62 and 201.19 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 363.62 = 201.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/363.62 = 201.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 363.62 × 201.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 73,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,156.71/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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