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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 363.01 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 363.01 and 188.53 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 363.01 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/363.01 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 363.01 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 68,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438.28/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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