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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 395.26 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 395.26 and 211.92 is: 317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 395.26 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/395.26 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 395.26 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 83,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,763.50/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.86

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