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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 362.27 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 362.27 and 251.58 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 362.27 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/362.27 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 362.27 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 91,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,139.89/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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