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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.81, 363.57 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.81, 363.57 and 205.49 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 363.57 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/363.57 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 363.57 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 74,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,710.00/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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