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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.33 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.33 and 193.56 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.33 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.33 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.33 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 70,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,326.15/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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