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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 363.44 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 363.44 and 211.04 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 363.44 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/363.44 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 363.44 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 76,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700.38/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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