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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 393.98 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 393.98 and 181.85 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 393.98 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/393.98 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 393.98 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 71,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,642.38/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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