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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 363.29 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 363.29 and 210.96 is: 290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 363.29 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/363.29 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 363.29 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 76,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,638.60/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.73

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