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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 363.09 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 363.09 and 189.62 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 363.09 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/363.09 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 363.09 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 68,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849.13/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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