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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 363.45 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 363.45 and 189.99 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 363.45 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/363.45 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 363.45 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 69,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,051.87/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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