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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 363.72 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 363.72 and 208.36 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 363.72 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/363.72 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 363.72 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 75,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785.94/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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