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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 394.50 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 394.50 and 116.93 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 394.50 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/394.50 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 394.50 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 46,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126.91/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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