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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 395.45 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 395.45 and 202.75 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 395.45 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/395.45 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 395.45 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 80,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,177.49/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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