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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 393.86 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 393.86 and 190.00 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 393.86 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/393.86 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 393.86 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 74,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,831.47/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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