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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 395.68 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 395.68 and 202.73 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 395.68 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/395.68 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 395.68 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 80,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,215.19/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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