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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 395.04 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 395.04 and 190.08 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 395.04 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/395.04 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 395.04 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 75,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089.20/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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