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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 363.98 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 363.98 and 208.50 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 363.98 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/363.98 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 363.98 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 75,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,890.35/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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