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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.46 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.46 and 209.76 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.46 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.46 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.46 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 82,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,951.69/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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