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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 362.91 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 362.91 and 189.61 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 362.91 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/362.91 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 362.91 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 68,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,809.55/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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