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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 363.42 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 363.42 and 189.81 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 363.42 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/363.42 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 363.42 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 68,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,980.75/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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