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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 363.54 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 363.54 and 251.96 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 363.54 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/363.54 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 363.54 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 91,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.72/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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