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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 393.84 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 393.84 and 190.64 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 393.84 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/393.84 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 393.84 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 75,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,081.66/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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