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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 363.66 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 363.66 and 185.88 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 363.66 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/363.66 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 363.66 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 67,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597.12/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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