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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.69 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.69 and 202.91 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.69 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.69 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.69 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 80,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,286.46/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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