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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 364.08 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 364.08 and 205.60 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 364.08 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/364.08 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 364.08 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 74,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,854.85/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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