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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.02, 363.02 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.02, 363.02 and 189.58 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.02 : 363.02 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.02/363.02 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.02x = 363.02 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.02x = 68,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,821.33/263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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