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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 396.01 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 396.01 and 206.42 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 396.01 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/396.01 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 396.01 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 81,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,744.38/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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