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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 363.87 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 363.87 and 201.58 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 363.87 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/363.87 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 363.87 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 73,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,348.91/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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