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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 363.39 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 363.39 and 211.07 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 363.39 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/363.39 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 363.39 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 76,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700.73/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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