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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.61 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.61 and 203.10 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.61 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.61 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.61 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 80,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,348.39/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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