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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 395 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 395 and 181.93 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 395 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/395 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 395 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 71,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.35/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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