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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 363.42 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 363.42 and 189.55 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 363.42 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/363.42 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 363.42 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 68,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885.31/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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