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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 394.89 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 394.89 and 186.18 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 394.89 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/394.89 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 394.89 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 73,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520.62/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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