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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 363.64 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 363.64 and 201.45 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 363.64 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/363.64 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 363.64 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 73,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,255.28/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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