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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 363.15 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 363.15 and 189.68 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 363.15 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/363.15 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 363.15 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 68,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,880.48/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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