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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 395.80 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 395.80 and 203.44 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 395.80 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/395.80 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 395.80 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 80,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,521.55/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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