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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 394.56 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 394.56 and 186.10 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 394.56 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/394.56 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 394.56 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 73,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,427.62/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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