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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 393.72 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 393.72 and 249.25 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 393.72 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/393.72 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 393.72 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 98,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,134.71/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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