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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 363.38 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 363.38 and 189.18 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 363.38 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/363.38 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 363.38 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 68,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,744.23/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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