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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 362.82 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 362.82 and 193.17 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 362.82 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/362.82 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 362.82 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 70,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,085.94/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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