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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.02 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.02 and 205.70 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.02 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.02 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.02 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 81,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254.59/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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