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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 394.87 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 394.87 and 186.62 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 394.87 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/394.87 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 394.87 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 73,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,688.67/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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