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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 363.18 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 363.18 and 193.34 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 363.18 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/363.18 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 363.18 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 70,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,217.22/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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