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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 363.92 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 363.92 and 211.56 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 363.92 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/363.92 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 363.92 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 76,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,989.86/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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