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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 395.26 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 395.26 and 186.22 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 395.26 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/395.26 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 395.26 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 73,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,604.17/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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