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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 394.98 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 394.98 and 205.54 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 394.98 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/394.98 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 394.98 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 81,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,184.19/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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