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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 363.09 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 363.09 and 250.06 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 363.09 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/363.09 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 363.09 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 90,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,794.29/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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