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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 362.79 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 362.79 and 189.43 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 362.79 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/362.79 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 362.79 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 68,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722.40/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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