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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 362.94 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 362.94 and 185.56 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 362.94 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/362.94 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 362.94 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 67,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,347.15/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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