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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 363.82 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 363.82 and 201.57 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 363.82 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/363.82 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 363.82 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 73,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335.20/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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