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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 395.31 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 395.31 and 195.20 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 395.31 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/395.31 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 395.31 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 77,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.51/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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