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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.57, 363.54 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.57, 363.54 and 207.48 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.57 : 363.54 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.57/363.54 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.57x = 363.54 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.57x = 75,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428.06/263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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