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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 394.38 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 394.38 and 191 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 394.38 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/394.38 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 394.38 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 75,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,326.58/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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