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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.62 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.62 and 181.84 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.62 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.62 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.62 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 71,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,757.70/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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