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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 363.09 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 363.09 and 185.94 is: 256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 363.09 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/363.09 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 363.09 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 67,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,512.95/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.49

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