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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.04 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.04 and 193.42 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.04 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.04 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.04 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 70,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,219.20/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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