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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 394.68 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 394.68 and 191.36 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 394.68 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/394.68 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 394.68 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 75,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.96/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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