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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 364.49 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 364.49 and 209.06 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 364.49 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/364.49 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 364.49 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 76,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197.41/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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