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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 362.91 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 362.91 and 208.11 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 362.91 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/362.91 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 362.91 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 75,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.20/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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