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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 364.41 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 364.41 and 202.07 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 364.41 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/364.41 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 364.41 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 73,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,637.24/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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