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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 363.21 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 363.21 and 189.73 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 363.21 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/363.21 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 363.21 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 68,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,909.07/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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