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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 394.94 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 394.94 and 186.37 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 394.94 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/394.94 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 394.94 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 73,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602.99/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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