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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 363.18 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 363.18 and 194.36 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 363.18 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/363.18 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 363.18 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 70,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,587.66/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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