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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 363.29 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 363.29 and 189.54 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 363.29 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/363.29 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 363.29 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 68,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,857.04/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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