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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 393.98 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 393.98 and 247.88 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 393.98 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/393.98 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 393.98 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 97,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,659.76/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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