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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 393.39 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 393.39 and 250.05 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 393.39 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/393.39 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 393.39 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 98,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,367.17/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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