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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 362.28 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 362.28 and 185.44 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 362.28 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/362.28 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 362.28 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 67,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181.20/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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