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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 395.06 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 395.06 and 190.97 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 395.06 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/395.06 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 395.06 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 75,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,444.61/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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