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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 393.72 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 393.72 and 245.20 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 393.72 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/393.72 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 393.72 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 96,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,540.14/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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