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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 394.38 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 394.38 and 194 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 394.38 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/394.38 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 394.38 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 76,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,509.72/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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