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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 364.05 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 364.05 and 208.62 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 364.05 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/364.05 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 364.05 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 75,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,948.11/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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