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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 395.19 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 395.19 and 205.96 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 395.19 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/395.19 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 395.19 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 81,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,393.33/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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