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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 395.57 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 395.57 and 212.75 is: 319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 395.57 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/395.57 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 395.57 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 84,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157.52/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.37

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