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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 363.90 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 363.90 and 205.40 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 363.90 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/363.90 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 363.90 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 74,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,745.06/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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