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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.56 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.56 and 185.64 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.56 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.56 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.56 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 73,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,246.12/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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