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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 392.26 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 392.26 and 247.68 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 392.26 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/392.26 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 392.26 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 97,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,154.96/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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