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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 363.03 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 363.03 and 189.62 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 363.03 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/363.03 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 363.03 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 68,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,835.93/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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