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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.04 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.04 and 195.72 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.04 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.04 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.04 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 77,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,317.23/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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