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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 363.71 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 363.71 and 193.28 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 363.71 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/363.71 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 363.71 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 70,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,297.81/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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