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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 364.28 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 364.28 and 211.43 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 364.28 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/364.28 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 364.28 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 77,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,016.84/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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